The rate of Americans diagnosed with digestive disorders and gastrointestinal cancers is rising, especially in those ages 50 and younger, so researchers in the Penn State Department of Nutritional ...

To gain more knowledge about how ultra-processed food affects us, we need new research methods, claim researchers. Now they are looking to better understand our intestinal flora. Wilhelm Glomm is one ...

Digestion begins in the mouth, where chewing increases surface area and saliva begins carbohydrate breakdown. Food then forms ...

Ultra-processed food makes up more than half of the food eaten in the United States. While some foods are fine in moderation, eating too much can affect your health. Here’s what you need to know about ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers say there is strong evidence showing that ultra-processed foods promote overeating and increase the risk of obesity. Helene Cyr/Stocksy United A new report states that ...

Diets high in ultra-processed foods are associated with an increased risk of chronic disease. Consider how to navigate ultra-processed foods in your diet, while supporting your overall health.

If you're over the age of 10, the World Health Organization recommends that you consume at least 25 grams of fiber every day.

A doctor who specializes in gut health said most people can feel better in weeks by making simple diet changes like adding a ...

As questions about healthy eating continue to rise across Fairfax County, local Health Department nutritionists say many residents share the same concerns: What exactly are ultra‑processed foods? How ...

If you’ve been following recent food-industry news, you might have noticed an interesting shift in how processed foods are being discussed. This month, San Francisco initiated legal action targeting ...